Author: Thao

I started drafting this post a few days ago, then my car got stolen, so I was going to discard this and not post anything because I’m pretty upset. But as I wait with hope that my car will show up somewhere somehow, I realized that maybe now more than ever, I need to reflect… Read More 17 things I love in 2017

The last time I was in Seoul was in January of 2013. It was cold, like home. I remember my blue down jacket purchased from Uniqlo in Hong Kong a few months before, my 5-foot-long scarf from a street vendor in Shanghai, and as many hot packs as I could get my hands on. I explored… Read More Warm days of October, a reflection on South Korea

Hello! Today, I’ll talk about where I stayed in Seoul, how to get around, and provide you with some language tips. I hope you find this helpful! Lodging options in Seoul We were in South Korea for approximately 3 weeks. We spent five days in Busan with a friend, and the rest of the time… Read More Seoul at a glance

Ah, the famous and popular Namsan Tower. One of the highest points in Seoul, you get to see such spectacular views of the city, especially at sunset and at night when the tower lights up. You can ride the cable car up Mt. Namsan or take a bus. I’ve done both, and I prefer taking… Read More Namsan Tower and DDP

Hangang Park We made a pit stop at Hangang Park while on our way to meet a friend at Haneul Park. I wanted to spend more time exploring Hangang Park and to bike around but we didn’t have enough time to do everything. Haneul Park Haneul Park was enchanting. It is filled with endless pampas… Read More Hangang Park, Hanuel Park, and Cheonggyecheon Stream

Hello everyone! Before we jump into today’s post, I wanted to let you know that for the month of December, I will be publishing a new post every Monday and Thursday morning. I will be posting more frequently because I want to wrap up my South Korea series by the end of this month. Thanks… Read More Bukchon Hanok Village

Gyeongbokgung Palace was originally built in 1395 during the Joseon dynasty. It was home to the king, his family, and also housed the government during that dynasty. The palace was destroyed over the years and it wasn’t until the late 1980s that the government started restoration to restore or rebuild some of the structures. The… Read More Gyeongbokgung Palace